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title: "Own Art Interest Free Credit Scheme"
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buyer: "CREATIVE SECTOR SERVICES CIC (TRADING AS CREATIVE UNITED)"
published: "2017-09-22"
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# Own Art Interest Free Credit Scheme

Buyer: CREATIVE SECTOR SERVICES CIC (TRADING AS CREATIVE UNITED)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66f0cf68-a920-49bb-bdda-e7179d03df62

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## Summary

The Creative Sector Services CIC, trading as Creative United, is initiating a tender for the "Own Art Interest Free Credit Scheme." This procurement falls within the financial and insurance services category and is aimed at providing consumer credit services for the purchase of original works of art and craft. The tender is currently active, with submissions closing on 23 October 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and will extend until 31 March 2020. The procurement method is selective, employing a negotiated procedure, with a total budget amounting to £1,000,000 covering delivery in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in consumer credit solutions for the arts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as they may bring innovative services tailored to the needs of artists and art buyers. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only expand their clientele within the arts sector but also contribute actively to supporting the arts community through accessible financing options.

## Notice

Provision of consumer credit services for the purchase of original works of art and craft.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd2361e-c0c5-4515-89a0-681d09912f66 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CREATIVE SECTOR SERVICES CIC (TRADING AS CREATIVE UNITED) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2R 1LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd2361e-c0c5-4515-89a0-681d09912f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd2361e-c0c5-4515-89a0-681d09912f66
  22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP147270
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creativeunited.org.uk

## Provenance

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